Kenya: Turbo-Charged for F1 - Kenyan Teen Secures Place in French F4 After Excellent Performances in Indian Championships

30 October 2025
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Omondi Onyatta

- Kenya's Formula 4 teen sensation Shane Chandaria has secured a coveted spot in the French F4 for next year.

The 15-year-old has been turning heads with mind-boggling performances in the Indian Championships, earning him a seat in the prestigious French F4 - where only 10 are reserved for foreign drivers.

With two rounds left, Shane leads the championship with 12 points, having qualified fastest in four straight rounds.

This feat took his podium count to four, in addition to becoming the only competitor with three fastest laps this season.

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The teenager was delighted with how his F4 campaign has panned out thus far.

"My 2025 Indian F4 campaign is off to a strong start! With four poles in five qualifyings, 4 podiums including 2 race wins, multiple fastest laps, and now the championship lead after round three," he said.

He credited his success to a strong support system that has enabled him to deliver consistently on the track.

"The pace has been incredible, and I'm proud to deliver consistent front-running results! Thank you to everyone that's supported and helped me on my Journey so far!" Shane said.

The teenager has made no secret of his desire to compete at the highest level of the sport - Formula 1.

His dream began as a go-kart competitor in Kenya where he enjoyed much success before he moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 12.

Thereafter, he transitioned to F4 where he vied for a spot in the French F4 but fell shot after making a mistake in the finals in June this year.

It was then that he decided to go to the Indian Championships, a decision that has proven a masterstroke going by his performances.

FIA F4 India results :

Round 1

Qualifying - 2nd

Race 1 - 2nd

Race 2 - 5th

Round 2

Pole in Q1 and Q2

Race 1- DNF (engine failure)

Race 2 - 7th (electronics issue)

Race 3 - win

Race 4 - 4th

Fastest lap of event - 1:40.6

Round 3

Pole on Q1 and Q2

Race 1 - 6th

Race 2 - 1st + fastest lap

Race 3 - 5th + fastest lap

Race 4 - 3rd

Fastest lap of event - 1:06.5

Awarded:

"Fastest lap of the weekend"

"Driver of the Day"

Leading the championship by 12 points with 2 rounds left.

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